Tufted capuchin
Tufted capuchin
Intelligent guardians of the forest
Brown capuchins are curious and intelligent monkeys that live in family groups of 15 to 20 individuals. The dominant male, known as the “alpha”, is the leader of the group and the senior member who protects his members from predators and rival monkey groups.
They are known for their impressive use of tools and innovation. They use various objects, such as sticks and stones, as tools for feeding and opening hard fruits.
Characteristics
Order:
Primates
Family:
Cebidae
Scientific name:
Sapajus apella
Habitat:
Forest, savannah
Origin:
South America
Current trend:
Decrease
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
15-25 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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